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Get Your House in Ready to Sell 5 Simple Steps to Selling Your Shape Home Faster and for More
Punch List of Small Fixes Tour your home through the lens of a buyer What will buyers see when they visit your house When a visitor notices little problems they start to wonder if there are bigger problems They may start to think that your house will be too much trouble Make a great first impression and present your house as turn key Walk through your house as if you are a potential buyer In other words make a list of any of those small details that you ve put off fixing Do you see chipped paint on door trim Broken or missing outlet covers Those little things that we tend to intentionally or otherwise overlook in our hectic day to day lives
Decide on an Agent or Not Enlist the help and expertise of a recommended real estate agent A professional real estate agent can reduce the amount of work and stress for you In exchange for a commission on the sale the realtor will list market and advertise the house to prospective buyers manage the detailed process negotiate the final sale To find the best agent you should ask around for recommendations and interview several When you meet with the agents they should present a comparative market analysis and help you arrive at a listing price Once you decide on the agent that best suits your personality and needs you ll sign a listing agreement If you decide to strike out on your own you can go the For Sale By Owner route Keep in mind that while you ll save on commission you will be taking on the responsibility of fielding calls advertising and navigating the process which could be very time consuming and difficult for the inexperienced
De Clutter Houses that Show well sell faster Many of us have collected more knick knacks and furniture than we really need or have room for History shows us that the better your home shows the quicker it sells So it pays to edit the extra pieces that make a room look crowded are outdated or are personal A prospective buyer has a hard time envisioning the house as their next home when the walls are filled with family pictures For inspiration think of this as an opportunity to reduce the amount and price of your eventual move
Prep for All Showings It only takes ONE PERSON to love your house and make an offer and you never know who that will be Be ready when opportunity knocks Make sure your house is inviting and gleaming for every showing You never know who is going to be the person to make that offer Clear and clean countertops and table tops Put out a pretty bowl of fruit or vase of flowers Stash away valuables Do a clutter sweep Whenever possible leave the house during the showing to allow the buyers to feel comfortable
Home Inspection As the saying goes Forewarned is Forearmed Offers typically include a contingency based on a professional home inspection This protects the buyer by giving her him an out if there is a major issue discovered that would keep them from wanting to buy the house It can be wise to have one done in advance of listing Having your own inspection will provide you an opportunity to solve issues in advance and lessen the likelihood of big costly surprises For example if there is a problem with your roof it would be better for you to know ahead of time than to come up with a large credit to the buyer at the 11th hour An inspection could also help you in setting or adjusting your listing price
Are you thinking about selling or buying a home in Clinton NJ Hi my name is Amy DeVita I am a local real estate expert and I would love to help you Let s set up a time to talk about your needs